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Drug Abuse Screening TestDAST-10

Skinner HA. The Drug Abuse Screening Test.Addictive Behavior. 1982;7(4):363-371.

Yudko E, Lozhkina O, Fouts A. A comprehensive review of the psychometric properties of the Drug Abuse Screening Test.

J Subst Abuse Treatment. 2007;32:189-198.

Reprinted with permission from Harvey Skinner, PhD.

These Questions Refer to the Past 12 Months

1 Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons? Yes No

2 Do you abuse more than one drug at a time? Yes No

3 Are you unable to stop using drugs when you want to? Yes No

4 Have you ever had blackouts or ashbacks as a result of drug use? Yes No

5 Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use? Yes No

6 Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs? Yes No

7 Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs? Yes No

8 Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs? Yes No

9 Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped

taking drugs?Yes No

10 Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (eg, memory loss,

hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding)?

Yes No

Guidelines for Interpretation of DAST-10

Interpretation (Each Yes response = 1)

Score Degree of Problems Relatedto Drug Abuse

Suggested Action

0 No problems reported Encouragement and education

1-2 Low level Risky behavior feedback and advice

3-5 Moderate levelHarmful behavior feedback and counseling;

possible referral for specialized assessment

6-8 Substantial level Intensive assessment and referral